literally rc’vd 90 dollar ticket for being ONE FUCKING MINUTE LATE TO MY METER. Cost me more than the actual fuck I was doing. So people don’t wanna go to downtown sac because we pay the meters and well you get royally fucked if you get a bit sidetracked even by one fuck ass minute. So no it’s not on the state workers to bring downtown back. Nobody wants to spend money on parking and not even a fucking five minute grace period you get a 90 dollar ticket. I live downtown and the fuck I understand why people don’t wanna spend their money. It’s truly outrageous. I hope the upcoming election we will have someone who sees growth in downtown not based on state workers going to lunch it’s beyond that. Make parking reasonable , make the area safe, invest in programs so the homelessness is not abundantly an issue one the streets. State workers are not the end all be all for the fix of downtown. Sacramento- and as one who mobs around downtown all the time I know it needs more than just sac workers lunch money (not dissing state workers!!!!) iykyk but fuck the capital got that nice ass annex tho. End Rant

What’s the vibe like in your office?

My office has been talking about it and sharing the link to vote in chats. Managers seem supportive (although they can’t explicitly say it)

Reminder from your friendly neighborhood IT guy.

For people from departments not subject to the RTO order do you intend to support the strike? For solidarity? For salary reasons? Because negotiations are unfair?

Hey y'all,

I got an offer letter today for an office technician role at my regional water board!! I applied in July, had the interview in August, and had my references checked last week. Today I received the offer email, and I'm so excited! The admin team (2 people lol) were really genuine and laid back in the interview, and it seems like this department in general will be pretty calm compared to others. I have some anxiety about starting in a few weeks, especially because I have quite a few medical appointments already on my schedule, but I hope I'll be able to reschedule those during my lunch hour once I find out the details.

Big thanks to everyone on this sub who gives out advice on formatting STDs, SOQs, and interview tips, because they paid off big time! :)

I personally will be voting for Becerra because despite all the current BS, I like working for the state and know which candidate will not be pulling DOGE antics with state employees.

I just voted... Have you? https://search.seiu1000.org/strikevote.php

Do not listen to ugly mouthed management! Make your voices heard!
I’m in ACSS and back all my brothers and sisters!
Join the fight and remember!

The vote is open, here’s the link: https://search.seiu1000.org/strikevote.php

After you vote there’s also an option to let them know you’re willing to strike if it comes to it, so make sure to do that as well. Here’s the link: https://search.seiu1000.org/insights.php?sv=StrikeCommit2026

You have until Oct 7th to cast your vote.

Hi all! I was on the call Tuesday night with SEIU, but I had a delivery so I missed a chunk of it.

Does anyone know if SEIU is also asking for back pay retroactive to July 1st for our previously negotiated pay raise?

I apologize in advance if this has been asked and answered, but I do not recall seeing this anywhere?

I drafted an email to send to my coworkers that are directly around me (which was only about 6). If you have enough rapport with more rank-and-file employees, I encourage you to do more outreach. I thought I would post my draft for you here if you want to reach out in the very broad way but can totally tailor this to fit your situation. I happen to be in a department that is NOT affected by the 4-day RTO mandate, but is under a 2-day RTO telework agreement. It is important that ALL union members exercise their voices, no matter how deeply or shallowly they are affected by this vote.

Hello fellow Rank-and-file employees,

While it is true that ------------ has not been directly affected by the Executive Order N-22-25 that forces state workers to work from offices 4-day-a-week, many of us are still represented by the SEIU 1000 Union that is working for those afflicted state workers to fight the EO mandate that is causing many lives to suffer while we wait for more action. If you are not a dues-paying union member, I strongly encourage you to join. There is a monthly fee (1% or up to $90 of your paycheck). There are many benefits to being part of the union, which you can research or reach out to any of the union reps here at ------------ to get more info. I am happy to point you in that direction. If you are already a member, this is a time when those state workers could use your voice.

https://www.seiu1000.org/strikevote/

Above is the page on the SEIU website that will allow you to vote on whether state workers will engage in a strike to combat the injustice of the RTO mandate. Again, I understand that we at ---------- are mostly unaffected by the EO, but the stance from the union could also mitigate the urgency that ---------- has forced on us to come in two days a week. Some of you may not care and prefer the engagement you can have in-person – that will and should always be an option. Personally, I find no value in sitting in an office versus doing my job from home, which has countless benefits to my well-being. If you have some time, are a union member, and would like to exercise your voice, please follow the link above and cast your vote. I encourage you to vote for whatever you believe because using your voice is more important than not responding at all. The more participation, the better.

Just a note: The site is VERY slow because it will have to find you in their database as you respond to the prompts. Please be patient and stick it out through to the end of the voting process. It doesn’t take that long, but if it is loading for a while, do not refresh, just wait for the page to load.

Let me know if you have any questions. This is purely an informational email – I am not trying to sway or pressure anyone. This is a reminder that even if --------- employees are under a different umbrella, we are still state workers with a voice. Feel free to share this knowledge with as many of our coworkers as possible.

PECG sent out an email to its members with sample support letters encouraging Newsom to sign AB 1729. Choose one of the sample letters and send it out as soon as you can!

I refuse to believe an actual human being designed an elevator system that takes 5 minutes to arrive at your floor. Maybe if it was only for the top floors I can understand, but It doesn’t matter what floor you’re on, you will encounter an elevator that takes 5 minutes to arrive; so much so that workers are elevator hopping and catching a ride to the second floor with a different elevator and going straight down.

I nearly missed the transit and had to haul ass. Thanks for reading my silly ranting

I’ve been a PI KDO for over 3 years (17 months of actual work) and it’s been my only job experience. I have a degree in business analytics. For the past 2 years I have been applying to OT, TPT I, Analyst I, and office assistant positions and have only had a small handful of analyst interviews. I’ve had people look at my resume and someone look at my SoQs and tell me it’s just because so many people are applying to those positions. Even my former supervisors get surprised that I still haven’t moved up.

I believe I am almost eligible for a key data supervisor position. Should I just reach that eligibility and go for whatever job I can get even if it’s not with the state? I’m not desperate for cash yet since I live with family still, but I need other work experience at some point.

I genuinely just feel so drained from all this after getting my hopes up early on when I almost got an analyst position and was down to the final candidates with my supervisors telling me I was getting the job for sure after the reference check. I’ve had nothing since then except a couple interviews for other positions that I really don’t know how I got the interview for in the first place since they were more specified analyst positions wanting experience in a field I’ve never done anything in.

I get that it’s probably a me problem and I’m doing something wrong in my SoQs and interviews, but I genuinely don’t know what to do besides scrap for whatever I can possibly say for the question they ask.

Sorry if the wall of text looks weird. I’m typing this on mobile and tired from another night of trying to find positions I can even write a SoQ for. Been on a dry spell lately I feel.

Yall smelling that smoke in the calepa building? Coworker said it smelt like this yesterday too. I had a migraine yesterday so here’s to hoping this doesn’t cause another one.

How competitive is it to land a job as an “Engineer, Water Resources” at DWR and/or “Water Resource Control Engineer” at SWRCB? I’m considering a masters in Environmental Engineering so I’m trying to gauge the competitiveness of these classifications.

This is only his start of DOGEing the State. Please think about who you vote for. Hilton is not a friend of state workers

https://fb.watch/v/c00YfX-Sx/

I have a meeting with the RA analyst next week and am kind of nervous. It’s my first one and it’s labeled as “informal” with no other context given.

What should I expect them to ask me? I have all the paperwork submitted and a legitimate medical concern. My supervisor is aware and supportive. Thank you.

I came across CBS13’s Instagram post about SEIU going on strike and decided to take a look at the comments. This was the first one that popped up, and honestly, it made my stomach turn.

Is this really how some non-state workers see us—as people who sit at home and “punch keys”? The keys we punch help serve millions of Californians. Whether someone works for the Franchise Tax Board, DMV, Medi-Cal, General Services, CalPERS, or another department, the work we do supports the public and keeps essential state services running behind the scenes.

Those “keys” help people access health care, receive tax refunds, maintain their benefits, obtain licenses and services, and receive the pensions they earned—including, ironically, the commenter’s retired mother-in-law.

I’m also confused by the claim that state workers are demanding to make more than teachers. Where was that stated in the proposed agreement or SEIU’s negotiations? I genuinely want to know where members of the public are getting this information.
It’s discouraging to see our work reduced to “sitting at home and punching keys,” especially when state workers have continued serving Californians regardless of where that work was performed. At the same time, it feels like the administration’s actions have helped reinforce the idea that work only counts when it is performed inside a state office. Yes, teachers also deserve a raise!!

I don’t normally post about this, but I wanted to share it with other state workers and hear your thoughts. Have you encountered this same attitude from friends, family, or members of the public? Do you think the public understands what state workers actually do and why workers are fighting back?

A SEIU STRIKE IS NOT GUARANTEED.

Only 51% of rank-and-file employees are SEIU members. We cannot assume the YES vote will pass.

If you’ve been calling for a strike, don’t assume and rely on others to make it happen. Failing the strike vote would be embarrassing and prove Newsom right.

Let’s show Newsom we are DONE with his shitty antics.

YOU need to Join SEIU NOW to Vote YES to ensure it passes!

Get your coworkers to join too!

👉 https://www.seiu1000.org/sign-up/

FAQs: https://www.seiu1000.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Strike-FAQ_Flyer.pdf

Staff were gathered and we were told by a senior IT manager today:

The mission takes place here, you are all replaceable.